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September 19, 2026

I'm agented!

Publishing news, conventions, and new short fiction.

JABberwocky: New Client Announcement: Rio Lombana

I’m now represented by Valentina Sainato at JABberwocky Literary Agency! I’m thrilled to be working with them on my novel THE BLESSÈD EVER-CHANGING MAP.

Read more about it on the JABberwocky agency site.

LA Con V

I had an amazing, exhausting time at WorldCon in L.A. I saw writer friends from around the world, stayed out late chatting at barcon, and got up early to sit on panels next to authors whose work has reduced me to tears.

Can’t wait for next year, à Montréal.

Autumn Conventions

Later this fall, I’ll be teaching at a couple Seattle-area cons:

  • Nov 7: Bellingham Spec Fic Con

  • Nov 14-15: Story Island on Bainbridge

Rio Lombana: Come see me at Story Island Bainbridge Nov 13-15; a PNW writers conference. Includes a picture of Rio seated and leaning forward, elbows on knees.
Come learn how to write and publish short speculative fiction, how to condense your novel down to a 1-2 page synopsis without losing its heart, and lastly, how to deconstruct, diversify, and decolonize your story’s villains.

New Short Fiction

abstract cover art for the fOOfs: Best of Strange Fiction 2025
"His Goose Is Cooked”
Gina’s a got a man problem—her husband's intestinal parasite turns out to be an endangered species, which is illegal to kill. Now for purchase in The fOOfs (2025): Best of Strange Fiction.
Cover art for "Of Swords & Roses: short stories, romantic fantasy". Gilded vines in an abstract pattern.
“The Gentle Art of Necromancy”
Not even death ends the forbidden love between the Archon and her bodyguard. Now for purchase in Flame Tree Press’s Of Swords & Roses anthology.
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